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Very cool! I had a similar experience digging through my dad’s stuff this past fall. Back in the late 60’s and early 70’s my dad ran a fishing charter on Keweenaw Bay in Lake Superior back when the fishing was simply amazing. As a former Navy vet he loved being on the water and was very good at...

Oddly enough I never “bought“ a 270. I’ve had several 06’s, 280, 280 AI 7-08 6.5 Creedmoor, 25-06’s and just about everything else around the 270. The one I have was given to me by my Uncle Frank and has shot an unbelievable amount of deer. Surprisingly it still shoots very well. I wouldn’t...

I had a RSI in 30-06 and it was the least finicky and most accurate No.1 I had. It would put three Barnes 150 gr XLC’s consistently in one ragged hole at 100 yards. The load was 53 grains of IMR 4064 I believe. First time I did it I thought I completely missed twice. The other two I owned were...

Awesome story. I hunt bear in Michigan over hounds and it’s by far my favorite hunt of the year. Anyone who thinks it’s easy and not fair to the animal has never done it. Sounds like you had a fun and exciting hunt. I always say, only tough hunts make good stories. I look forward to the...

I remember the good old days when we would qualify with our secondary pistols, S&W 640’s 357 magnums. Half the time the flame from the pocket fuzz was as big as the muzzle blast. I loved those old magnums. If the hydra shock didn’t kill them the blast would. 😆

No cylinder shake or timing issues. I’m thinking (and hoping) that a good tear down and scrubbing should do the job. I know crud can cause problems. I remember about thirty years or so ago my brother in law almost sold his brand new M77 30-06 because it “misfired”. My dad took the bolt out...

Thanks gents. I’m going to tear it down as far as I feel comfortable and scrub it down real well. Take it out and burn a couple of wheels through it fast and hard to see if it improves. If not it’s off to the smith. attached are a couple of the rounds. They are Winchester 158 grain JSP...

Subject of my issue is an older Taurus 607 seven shot 357 magnum. It has been very accurate and reliable for years. Issue has been just recently with a couple of light primer strikes that have barely marked the primers. I’m thinking it is likely due to the fact that I haven’t used it in years...

I’ve had good luck getting ahold of the folks at Nosler but understand that they are understaffed. I have seriously thought of also helping out for a little bit at Nosler and taking my pay in components. Not sure the wife would appreciate it much though. It’s pretty sad when there are people...

I’d be happy with that all day long

This has turned out to be the money spot. Thanks Alaska. Two in the same hole and the third almost touching. 100 yard group off a ” less than ideal rest.” 76 grains of RL26, 175gr LRX seated to the bottom of the second band.

Sounds cool. I know a lil old 223 will handle deer with 62 gr bonded bullet just fine. I’ve seen a rather large black bear taken with a well placed round from a 22-250. Not that I’d make that a regular habit but it’s been done. My only concern would be that I’d likely wear out the barrel having...

Not sure exactly but I have heard the same about the 1:12” twist in the last run Ruger made in 35 Whelen. I have a buddy that owned a SS composite one that would bug hole the old 225 grain TBBC loads.

I’ve fondled a BLR in 358 Winchester. They’re a very well balanced and handy rig. I’m thinking if they can handle “magnum“ chamberings I think that it would be an ideal platform for a Whelen with modern loads.

One project I would love to do is a SS Browning BLR rebored or rebarreled to 35 Whelen. To me that would be the ultimate big woods rig for tracking deer and hunting bear over hounds.

Everything you’re thinking of doing is pretty much what I did. I built mine off a Ruger M77 Hawkeye 30-06. I had the action (bolt and rails) smoothed and polished , trigger cleaned up with a stone and lighted. I had a Shilen match grade 1:14” SS barrel put on and replaced the original laminate...

Very true. I probably have enough loaded to make it another 50 years of hunting Then add in the components and I’m all set. But I’m not going to pay a scalper high prices. That’s just feeding the beast.

Reading this reminds me of how my dad raised me. With hunting rifles we confirmed zero with one or two shots a year. Shotguns and 22’s were for small game. Dinking around was done with a 22 or more likely a pellet gun. A box of shells lasted a little while and there best be quite a few deer...

Looking for a good 375 Winchester load. I’m going to be loading for a Winchester 94 and it’s for a buddy who is a bear hunter(black bear) over hounds. So I need an accurate and good expanding bullet that will dump its energy fast. Obviously not shooting too far. And is there any tricks to...

I’m with Mike! My old XLC’s liked .05” but those don’t exist anymore so it’s a moot point.